The Executive Board of the US Chess Federation voted to outsource its book and equipment business. The vote was 5-0 with one member recusing himself.

The board reviewed three unsolicited bids and decided to open the bidding process to all interested parties.

A questionnaire will be available Tuesday morning, September 23, 2003 from US Chess Federation website, B&EQuestionnaire A link to this questionnaire will also be provided from the �What�s New� category.

All bidders must complete the questionnaire. All bids and the completed questionnaire must be received no later than Friday, September 26, 2003. Bidders can email their bid proposal and completed questionnaire to Timothy Hanke, VP of Finance at: Email: [email protected] and bidders also need to mail a copy of their bid and completed questionnaire to US Chess Federation, ATTN: Grant Perks, Interim C.O.O., 3054 US Rt. 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553.

ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2003, 5PM (EDT).

The United States Chess Federation, founded in 1939, serves as the governing body for chess in the United States and is devoted to extending the role of chess in American society. It promotes the study and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, and as a means for the improvement of society. The USCF is a not-for-profit membership organization with more than 90,000 members. For more information, please see http://www.uschess.org.